Jerked Chicken Alfredo

This is my wife's favorite dish. We both love spicy food, and the pineapple adds a great sweet element. Everyone I've made this dish for has enjoyed it. Possible toppings include shredded Parmesan cheese or shredded toasted coconut.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste

  • 5 tablespoons hot Jamaican jerk seasoning, divided

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • ½ medium yellow onion, sliced

  • ½ medium yellow bell pepper, sliced

  • ½ medium red bell pepper, sliced

  • ½ medium orange bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce

  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice, divided

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta

  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed in a garlic press

Directions

  1. Rub chicken breasts with about 3 tablespoons of jerk seasoning and refrigerate until ready to use.

  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and peppers and saute until nearly tender, about 3 minutes. Combine Alfredo sauce with remaining 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning and 1 ounce pineapple juice. Stir mixture into the skillet, reduce heat to low, and let simmer.

  3. In the meantime, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Add fettuccine to the pot of boiling water and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

  4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  5. Add garlic and pineapple chunks to the sauce. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Return heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend as desired.

  6. Drain pasta and keep warm. Grill the chicken until the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Slice into strips.

  7. Plate the pasta and chicken and cover with the sauce.

Cook's Notes:

You can rub the chicken the night before to let the flavors marinade, or when you begin cooking.

Adjust the amount of jerk seasoning for desired spice. For a milder flavor, change tablespoons of Jerk Seasoning for teaspoons. Recommend Walkerswood(R) Hot and Spicy Traditional Jerk Seasoning - it's more of a wet rub than a dry seasoning.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

473 Calories
21g Fat
53g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 473
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 1401mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 40mg 45%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 278mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.